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Drug Classfx pg 1
drug classifications
| Question | Answer | example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Inhibitor | vasoconstrictor | -pril | captopril |
| aminoglycoside | serious infections inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis | ||
| analgesic | used to relieve pain. | ||
| anesthetic | reduces or eliminates pain, renders patient unconscious. | ||
| anorexiant | decreases appetite. | ||
| antacid | neutralizes excess gastric acid. | ||
| anthelmintic | eradicates intestinal worms. | ||
| antiacne | controls acne vulgaris | ||
| antianginal | dilates blood vessels, used to treat angina pectoris. | ||
| antianxiety | drugs to treat anxiety disorder | ||
| antiarrhythmic | treats irregular heart rhythms. | Norpace | |
| antiarthritic | reduces inflammation of joints. | ||
| antibacterial | prevents the growth of bacteria. | -cillin cef- | amoxicillin (amoxil) cefaclor (ceclor) |
| anticholesterol | lowers cholesterol levels | -statin | Lipitor (atorvastatin) |
| anticholinergic | antagonistic to the action of parasympathetic or other cholinergic nerve fibers. | ||
| anticoagulant | prevents blood clot formation. | -arin | warfarin (coumadin) |
| anticonvulsant | prevents seizures. | ||
| antidepressant | treats depression, SSRI, TCA;s, or MAOI's. | ||
| antidiabetic | treat diabetes | ||
| antidiarrheal | treats diarrhea | ||
| antidiuretic | reduces volume of urine production | ||
| antidote | agent that neutralizes a poison or counteracts its effects. | ||
| antiemetic | drugs that treat the urge to vomit | ||
| entiepileptic | prevents epileptic seizures. | ||
| antiflatulent | reduces gastrointestinal gas | ||
| antifungal | destroys fungi or inhibits its growth. | -zole | fluconazole (diflucan) |
| antigout | treats inflammatory joint condition (gout) | ||
| antihemophillic | allows blood to clot | ||
| antihistamine | tx of allergies or anaphylactic rx | ||
| antihyperlipidemic | lowers high levels of cholesterol | ||
| antihypertensive | reduces elevation in blood pressure. | -lol | metoprolol (lopressor) |
| anti-infective | treat disease produced by microorganisms | ||
| anti-inflammatory | reduces inflammation | ||
| antimigraine | used to treat migraine HA | ||
| antineoplastic | attacks and destroys malignant cells | ||
| antiplatelet | used to prevent clotting | ||
| antiprotozoal | destroys protozoa | ||
| antipruritic | supresses itching | ||
| antipsychotic | reduce symptoms of hallucinations,delusions | ||
| antipyretic | reduces fever | ||
| antiretroviral | attacks any virus of the family Retroviridae | ||
| antispasmodic | prevent muscle spasms | ||
| antitubercular | treats tuberculosis | ||
| antitussive | suppresses coughing | ||
| antivertigo | treats dizziness | ||
| antiviral | interferes with virus replication | -cyclovir | acyclovir (zovirax) |
| anxiolytic | reduces anxiety | ||
| astringent | causes contraction locally after application | ||
| barbiturate | type of sedative | ||
| benzodiazepine | CNS depressing agents with potential for abuse and/or dependence | ||
| beta blocker | blocks response to beta stimulation, results in decreased heart rate, blood pressure. | -olol | Propranolol (Inderal) |
| bronchodilator | relieves bronchospasm, treatment of asthma | ||
| anti-Parkinson's | used to treat Parkinson's disease | ||
| calcium channel Blockers | relax coronary artery smooth muscle to control fast heart rate, treats angina, arrhythmia, hypertension | -dipine | Nifedipine (Procardia) |
| cardiac glycoside | treats mild to moderate heart failure | ||
| cephalosporin | inhibits cell wall formation in bacteria | ||
| corticosteroid | hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex. relieves inflammation and manages autoimmune diseases | ||
| decongestant | causes mucous membrane vasoconstriction, relief of stuffiness and reduces nasal drainage | ||
| diuretic | decreases blood pressure by decreasing blood volume, increases production of urine | -thiazide -mide | chlorothiazide (diuril) furosemide (lasix) |
| emetic | causes vomiting | ||
| expectorant | increases production of respiratory secretions and lowers viscosity of secretions | ||
| fluoroquinolone | inhibits dna replication in bacteria | ||
| gastrointestinal agents | treats disorders of the stomach and intestines, ulcer, reflux | ||
| GI stimulant | increases the speed of gastric emptying | ||
| H2 Antihistamine | affects the cells of the GI tract | ||
| Histamine | evokes symptoms of the allergic reaction | ||
| hormone | chemical substance, formed in a tissue or organ and carried in the blood,stimulates or inhibits the growth or function of one or more other tissues or organs | ||
| hypnotic | causes sleep | ||
| macrolide | bacteriostatic agents used to treat pulmonary infections caused by legionella and gram pos organisms | ||
| muscle relaxant | causes skeletal muscle relaxation, reduces muscle spasms | ||
| narcotic | often addictive; relieves pain and induces sleep; includes opium and its derivatives. | ||
| narcotic analgesic | used to relieve severe pain; high abuse potential | ||
| nasal decongestant | constricts vessels in nasal passages | ||
| nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) | used as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory for mild to moderate pain | ||
| opiate | narcotic derived or related to opium | ||
| parasiticide | destroys parasites in the skin | ||
| pediculicide | kills lice | ||
| penicillin | derived from mold penicillium, kills bacteria b preventing them from forming cell wall | ||
| radiopharmaceutical | contains radioactive isotope; for diagnosis or for therapy | ||
| scabicide | destroys skin mites and their eggs | ||
| sedative | depresses CNS causing relaxation | ||
| tetracycline | broad-spectrum bacteriostatic antibiotics that inhibit protein synthesis in bacteria | ||
| tranquilizer | reduces anxiety or disturbance | ||
| vaccine | introduces an antigen into the body to stimulate production of antibodies for protection against a disease causing microorganisms | ||
| vasoconstrictor | narrows vessels and increases blood pressure | ||
| vasodilator | expands vessels and lowers blood pressure | Nitroglycerin |
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